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BEAUTY LAB

A half-dozen of the best new beauty products on the market this month

UP TO THE TASK

The Everything Balm from Trilogy, a New Zealand skincare company, is made from beneficial organic ingredients and natural emollients. It contains antioxidants, vitamins and fatty acids and can be used to condition nails, soothe lips, repair cracked heels and put an end to flaky elbows. So gentle, it's even safe for babies. trilogyproducts.com

CELEBRATING THE TROPICS

The sugary sand beaches, colorful festivals and luxurious resorts of the Bahamas were the inspiration for Essie's newest collection of six polishes, called "It's Better in the Bahamas." Shown here are The Cove Copper, a rich, shimmery copper; Bahama Mama, a deep plum; and Lyford Lilac, a mauve-lilac shade. essie.com

THAI THERAPY

Naturopathica's Thai Herbal Body Lotion is free of synthetic fragrances and full of essential oils of lavender, ylang ylang, jojoba and wheat germ, to name a few. This rich body lotion is also fortified with sea algae, avocado oil, shea butter and vitamins A, C and E to provide silky smooth skin in a holistic, authentic way. naturopathica.com

BRITTLE HAIR BANISHER

Part of Redken's new All Soft line that softens dry, brittle hair, Gold Glimmer is a finisher that conditions strands, prevents breakage, and blocks humidity and environmental aggressors. The line's shampoo, conditioner, treatments and finisher all include the Silk-Luxe Complex, which enables the delivery of three oils for internal and external softening. redken.com

HIGH POWERED

In his quest to select the perfect hair dryer for himself and the stylists at his namesake salon, Ted Gibson decided the best way to find tools that would live up to his expectations was to make them. His new hair dryer uses nano fuzeion, ceramic and tourmaline technologies to dry hair faster without damage or static electricity. tedgibsonbeauty.com

FRIZZ-FREE ZONE

A few spritzes of Curlisto Glow & Shine on dry hair will seal the cuticle against moisture loss and color fade, add shine, and eliminate frizz and static electricity on either straight or curly styles, without weighing strands down. The alcohol-free, nonoily spray contains aloe barbadensis leaf extract and jojoba seed oil. curlisto.com

A LITTLE DAB'LL DO YA

From spiky Mohawks to slick updos, the 30 waxes and pomades here will help you get the job done.

Much has changed in the world of styling products since the 1920s, when Murray's Superior Hair Dressing Pomade was introduced. Once primarily the domain of men with barbershop cuts, pomades spawned waxes, pastes and clays that help provide a range of textured styles for men and women.

Short cuts like this from Toni&Guy are made for pomades and waxes.

"These products are great to add to any styling portfolio because they address all of the innovative textures that you're seeing today," says Redken Education Artistic Director Sam Villa. Waxes tend to be more solid, heat-sensitive and provide medium support for piecey looks with defined texture and polished shine, Villa says, while pomades are usually more liquid, offering touchable control with light support, subtle shine and added body. And while usually associated with short looks, Villa says these products can work well on long hair, too—pomades can add body and soft control when blow drying, and waxes can control frizz and add shine to curly hair or produce sleek updos. Whatever look you're going for, application is critical.

"You need to apply these products where you want the hair to be most responsive," Villa says. "Most often, pomades should go from scalp to ends, and waxes should go from mid-shaft to ends." —LOTUS ABRAMS

Double Identity

Combining the flexibility of a wax with the lightness of a mousse, Goldwell's new Profiler Mousse Wax utilizes FlexShine technology for lasting hold and brilliant shine without buildup. goldwellusa.com

Matte Effect

N. 2 Mat Moulding Gesso, from Davines' For Wizards styling line, is an extra-hold defining wax that produces a matte finish—all the rage on the runways lately. The nourishing formula is water soluble. davines.com

Soft and Natural

The light- to medium-hold Short Sexy Hair Gleam Me Up Texture Shine and Hold Wax gives hair texture, definition and a big dose of shine. It contains provitamin B5, and herbal and protein extracts. sexyhair.com

Twice as Nice

On wet hair, Scruples Pearl Prescriptives Dual Design Gel/Wax acts as a gel, providing volume and control. On dry hair, it works as a wax, adding shine and separation. scrupleshaircare.com

Perfect Curls

Curls in need of the smoothness of a cream but the definition of a pomade will benefit from ISO Bouncy Curl Definer High Shine Crème Pomade, which leaves curls defined, frizz-free and shiny. isohair.com

Hydrating Control

Part of the new Aveda Men line, the water-based Pure-Formance Pomade adds texture and definition with strong, pliable hold. The line features a proprietary phyto-active blend that soothes scalp and hair. aveda.com

Naughty or Nice

Whether you're after punky spikes or simply extra body and texture, TIGI Bed Head Manipulator will provide textured separation and pliable hold with a matte finish on any hair length or texture. tigihaircare.com

Nourishing Shine

Joico Brilliantine Pomade defines and moisturizes, while providing a glossy finish on dry hair. It contains a blend of the same 19 amino acids found naturally in human hair to promote hair's health. joico.com

Double Duty

Combining the benefits of both a wax and a pomade, Redken Water Wax 03 Shine Defining Pomade creates bold texture and separation to the hair, while adding moisture and luminous shine. redken.com

Staying Solid

Even the tallest spikes will stay put with John Amico's solid fixative, Stick-Em-Up. A combination of natural ingredients helps the product deliver weightless definition, control and high shine. johnamico.com

The Soft Touch

It may feel like a cream, but Matrix Biolage Shaping Crème-Wax offers the hold, texture and definition of a wax. The product's milk thistle, rice milk and bamboo milk complex provides a touchable, shiny finish. matrix.com

Enduring Sheen

The nongreasy Structure Pearl Finish from Profound Beauty glides easily into hair and will hold piecey, contoured styles or sleek, modern updos in place all day with luminous shine. profoundbeauty.com

Natural Power

You can create chunky-textured effects with Keune So Pure Earth Wax when you use it on damp hair. Each product in the So Pure styling line is free of artificial polymers and has a pleasant citrus aroma. keune.com

Two-in-One Tool

Tressa KIS GelWax glides on damp hair like a gel, increasing volume with lasting support. On dry hair, the medium- to firm-hold product works like a wax, smoothing and separating strands, while adding definition and texture. tressa.com